1 – Free Weights Beat Machines At Building Mass With the “functional” craze sweeping the industry, many machines are going the way of the dinosaur. That shouldn’t be the case, though. For hypertrophy, machines kick ass. If you’re trying to build muscle, your goal every time you set foot in the gym is to subject…

Train for a pump. A massive burn usually does more for shoulder development than hoisting massive weights. Achieving the best shoulder pumps occur when you increase time under tension because a contracted muscle restricts blood flow. But since we can’t effectively wrap our shoulders to perform blood flow restriction (occluded) training sets, maximizing time under…

1: Doing Way Too Much This is easily the most prevalent and destructive problem among beginners and experts. Sometimes you just can’t imagine doing fewer than five sets for an exercise, when in reality (and especially for beginners) two or three is usually enough. The problem stems from the sport of bodybuilding, and the workout routines…

1: It’s not about working hard at exercise. It is only about being consistent. 2: Don’t arrive to gym on an empty stomach, coming off a cold/stomach bug, or on four hours’ sleep. It wastes your time and mine when your body isn’t fueled, hydrated, and ready to work. 3: If you’re on a budget,…

1. Avoid Constipation. Too little fiber, fluids, and physical activity can lead to constipation, which can result in bloating. To avoid this, eat a diet high in fiber from whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Also, drink plenty of fluids and aim for physical activity for at least 30 minutes, five times a week. If you’re eating a…

Not sure what to eat on a ketogenic diet? Here’s a quick food list for you to reference. Below you’ll find a brief overview of what you can eat. Scroll further down to see more details on each section. Being on a diet isn’t the easiest thing in the world, especially when you don’t know…

You are obsessing over macros On the surface, this might seem a little contradictory to some of the other items on this list, but hear me out for a second. The mistake isn’t tracking your macros. The mistake is OBSESSING over your macros. The biggest psychological benefit to keto is the freedom it provides. You’re…

Veganism is a type of vegetarian diet that excludes meat, eggs, dairy products and all other animal-derived ingredients. Many vegans also do not eat foods that are processed using animal products, such as refined white sugar and some wines. Vegan refers to either a person who follows this way of eating or to the diet itself. That is, the word vegan can…

Like any significant change to your diet, when starting a ketogenic diet, it is normal to experience one or more side effects as the body adapts to a new way of eating. When going on a ketogenic diet, the body has to switch its fuel source from the glucose in carbohydrate to using its own fat stores,…